Courtney Flatt

There’s a lot of misunderstanding when people talk about wolf management, according to a new study out of the University of Washington.

Wildlife

Study: People mean different things when they talk about managing wolves through fear

Courtney Flatt

As in many arguments, opposing sides don’t always speak the same language. Such is the controversy of wolf management in the West, which is why new research found it’s important to clarify what people mean when they talk about managing the predators.

Environment, Energy and Transportation

How melting sea ice increases wildfire risk in the Northwest

Courtney Flatt

Recent atmospheric research may help Northwest forest managers better prepare for wildfires.

A view of the Bonneville Power Administration's Big Eddy-Knight transmission line. More renewable energy development and less room for energy conservation are two of the biggest changes in the draft of the new regional power plan.

Environment, Energy and Transportation

More Renewable Energy, Less Energy Efficiency In New NW Power Plan

Courtney Flatt

The draft Northwest Power Plan is dramatically different from previous versions. More renewable energy development and less room for energy conservation are two of the biggest changes in the draft of the new regional power plan.